Support SC Special Olympics by taking the Polar Plunge this Saturday
You're invited to take a plunge for a good cause! The Gamecock Polar Plunge starts at noon this Saturday, at the Maxcy Gregg Pool on Blossom Street in Columbia.
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Adams Northeast A.M.E. Church offering free COVID-19 tests on Saturday
This Saturday, Adams Northeast A.M.E. is offering free COVID-19 testing to the public. Tests will be administered at the church located at 409 Longtown Road in Columbia, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin to deliver final State of the City address Tuesday
Columbia mayor Steve Benjamin will deliver his final State of the City address Tuesday. The virtual address will take place Tuesday night at 6 p.m.
Columbia City Council to discuss increasing fines for repeat mask offenders
Repeat mask offenders in Columbia could face fines of up to $500. At Tuesday's City Council meeting, Columbia City Council members will consider an amendment to the city's mask mandate that would include increasing fines for those not wearing masks in public.
Gamecock Park vaccination site to re-open Tuesday after being temporarily closed for rain
Officials with Prisma Health say they will re-open the COVID-19 vaccination site located at Gamecock Park near Williams-Brice Stadium on Tuesday. This comes after the site was temporarily closed, with appointments moved to Prisma Health Baptist Hospital on Monday due to rain.
CPD on scene at InTowne Suites where a man refuses to leave his room
The Columbia Police Department says they are on the scene with negotiators at InTowne Suites on Columbiana Drive, where a man refuses to leave his hotel room.
Richland One elementary students to begin four days of in-person learning per week
Richland School District One says starting Tuesday, elementary school students will have four days of in-person learning. Parents of hybrid students that want their children to continue with e-learning will have that option.
EdVenture brings winter weather to Famously Hot Columbia with "Snowville"
The Midlands doesn't seem like it's going to get snow anytime soon, so EdVenture Children's Museum Columbia is bringing their own snowy experience. Bundle up and head to EdVenture Columbia for snowy fun, featuring indoor snow tubing, sock ice hockey and new snow science experiments.
RCSD collects 30 units of blood during Valentine Blood Drive
The Richland County Sheriff's Department Valentine Blood Drive was a success Friday.
RCSD looking for man wanted for several attempted murders and weapons charges
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they are looking for a man wanted for four attempted murder charges and four weapon law violations.
CPD: 77-year-old charged with attempted murder following shooting incident on Hughes Street
The Columbia Police Department says a 77-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident that took place Thursday on Hughes Street.
It's official! Columbia Fireflies welcomed into the Kansas City Royals family
In a statement released Friday afternoon, the Columbia Fireflies announced that they are officially an affiliate of the Kansas City Royals.
CPD invites you to have "Coffee with a Cop" this Friday!
If you've ever wanted to have your morning coffee with a cop, the Columbia Police Department has got you covered.
CPD: Man arrested in connection with three armed robberies
Around 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, the Columbia Police Department says they arrested a man accussed of three armed robberies over the past several months, while he pretended to be interested in buying items through Facebook.
RCSD looking for suspect accussed of cutting his stepfather following argument over video game volume
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in locating a suspect accussed of cutting his stepfather with a knife.
CFD responds to house fire on Formosa Drive
Shortly before 4 p.m. on Wednesday, crews with the Columbia Fire Department say they responded to a house fire on the 6700 block of Formosa Drive.
Man found shot inside a vehicle on Omarest Drive identified
The Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the victim found shot inside the vehicle on Omarest Drive on Monday.
Richland County Coroner identifies victim from fatal shooting on Monday
Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford released the name of the victim from a fatal shooting that took place Monday at the 1600 block of Omarest Drive.
RCSD: Two men arrested charged with string of armed robberies targeting the Hispanic community
Deputies in Richland County say they have charged two suspects in an investigation into a series of armed robberies targeting the Hispanic community.
"The Young and the Restless" star Angell Conwell talks about the Midlands holiday named in her honor
One actress from the Palmetto State was back to the Midlands last week, for a day named in her honor. Friday marked Angell Conwell Day!
RCSD investigating shooting that left a 35-year-old man dead
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says they are investigating a shooting that left a 35-year-old man dead.
Sam Johnson announces he is running for mayor of Columbia
After Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin announced he will not seek re-election, one of his former special assistants says he'll be running for the office. Sam Johnson made the announcement Monday morning.
Lake Murray hosts Major League Fishing tournament
Lake Murray Country announced Friday that the lake has been chosen to host to a Major League Fishing tournament.
Riverbanks harbor seal makes his prediction for Super Bowl Sunday
A harbor seal at Riverbanks Zoo has made his prediction on who will win the Super Bowl this Sunday.
